Curtis Smolar

Curtis Smolar is a seasoned litigation and transactional attorney with over 25 years of experience practicing law in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 He is currently a Partner at Bochner PLLC, a law firm with offices in New York, Tampa, San Francisco, and Houston.2

Professional Background

Curtis Smolar has an extensive legal career, including:

• Partner at Bochner PLLC (current position)1
• General Counsel at Legalist Inc.
• Partner at several law firms, including De La Pena & Holiday, LLP, Browne George Ross LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP, and Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley
• Managing Partner at Bay Capital Legal P.C.
• Associate at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP

Education

• Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law from Southern Methodist University
• Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Syracuse University

Areas of Expertise

Curtis Smolar's practice encompasses various aspects of law, including:

• Corporate and commercial litigation1
• Class action litigation1
• Corporate representation and counseling1
• Venture capital financings1
• Public offerings1
• Joint ventures1
• Mergers and acquisitions1

Notable Achievements

• Represented small start-ups during the first Internet boom, helping them grow into mature, profitable businesses, many of which are now Fortune 500 companies1
• Has worked with venture capitalists, private equity investors, and investment banks involved in private and public stock offerings1
• Representative clients have included PayPal, eBay, and Bank of America1

Curtis Smolar is known for being a practical problem solver who keeps his clients' business goals in mind while providing legal counsel.1 His experience spans the entire corporate life-cycle, from pre-incorporation planning to complex transactions and litigation.1